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Direct Support Professional-March 2024
Carson
Mar 28, 2026
About Direct Support Professional

  Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

  Please note: This role requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination for eligibility. Medical or religious exemptions are accepted.

  Cities that we service: Long Beach, South Gate, Lakewood, Bellflower, Carson, Signal Hill, Torrance, Lomita, Norwalk, San Pedro, and Gardena

  Are you motivated by relationships and your impact on other people? Do you want to provide direct support to help people live fulfilling, independent lives — and make a career out of it? Working as a Caregiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is not for everyone, but for those up to it, it’s incredibly rewarding work.

  THRIVE AS A CAREGIVER AT SEVITA. EACH DAY, YOU’LL

  Be proud of rewarding work helping people grow, learn, and live well

  Develop real, meaningful relationships with the individuals you serve

  Experience ownership and trust from your leaders to do what’s right for participants

  Take initiative to help participants be part of the community and enjoy their favorite activities

  Support participants with developmental goals like budgeting, exercise, and nutrition

  You’ll assist people with their personal hygiene and support individuals who can have behavioral challenges and other complex needs. If you’re compassionate, patient, and find meaning in this type of work, you'll find a promising future at Sevita.

  EVERY PERSON DESERVES A FULFILLING CAREER

  Competitive Pay: Competitive hourly rate from $16.90/hr-19.95/hr and full benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week, including a 401(k) with a 3% company match

  Time Off: Paid time off plus holiday pay to recharge so you can be your best at work

  Network of Support: Supervisors who care deeply about the participants and your wellbeing

  Job Security: A stable job at an established, growing company

  Learning and Development: We invest in your development and provide the tools and training you need to have a fulfilling career

  WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SEVITA

  Education: High School Diploma or equivalent

  Experience: Six months of experience in human services, direct care, or care coordination preferred

  Behaviors: Patient, compassionate, reliable, responsible

  Vehicle: Driver's license that has been valid for at least one year and access to a registered vehicle with proof of insurance

  Apply today and explore careers, well lived at Sevita.

  At Sevita, we believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. Through home and community-based specialized care, our work changes lives and inspires growth at every turn. When you join our mission-driven team as a caregiver, you’ll create relationships that motivate us all to be better every day. We have a bright future and the determination to get there. Join us today — careers, well lived.

  Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve.

  Keywords: Caregiver, Direct Support Professional, CNA, help at home, DSP, helpers, assisted living, care, weekly pay

  Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets

  Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.

  We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

  Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

  The Mentor Network is pleased to be an equal employment employer Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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